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Genetic risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
A major international study has revealed for the first time how a baby’s DNA can increase the risk its mother will develop pre-eclampsia – a potentially lethal condition for both mother and child.
MBE for Leeds clinical investigator
An academic at the University of Leeds has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for ground-breaking research into pressure sores.
Innovative PwC-Leeds degree apprenticeships to address digital skills gap
A significant partnership between global professional services firm PwC and the University has created a new degree apprenticeship, an innovative way for young people to launch a career in technology.
Report highlights experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual people with cancer
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people tend to report having a poorer experience as a cancer patient than heterosexual people, according to a study.
New pregnancy testing technique needs limits, says ethics body
Concerns about the way non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is being sold by private companies are expressed in a new report published by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics today.